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Ask An Advocate

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Do you have questions about income assistance, disability benefits, tenancy and housing or other income supports? Our Ask An Advocate website provides quick access to clear information on these topics in British Columbia. Through short videos, answers to commonly asked questions in each section, Quick Reference Guides, training resources and links to other services, we strive to ensure up-to-date information is readily available in an array of simple to understand formats.

ACCESS PBS

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The Sources Access PBS Program is a self-referred, Family-Centred Positive Behaviour Fee-for-Service Support Program. It is available throughout the Lower Mainland to families with children ages 0-19.…

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Volunteer Opportunities

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At Sources, we believe that volunteerism is fundamental to social wellness and that the spirit of helping is important to both community and personal development. Sources’ Volunteer Centre is designed to support social wellness for individuals and communities through volunteerism. We assist individuals to find volunteer opportunities that match their personal needs and goals. In the process, we aim to promote the spirit of helping and raise awareness about the benefits of volunteerism in our community.

Home Share Coordinator – Permanent Full-Time

COMPETITION NO. 18-59

Hours: 35 hours/ Week. Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work on some evenings and weekends is necessary.

We are looking for a Home Share Coordinator to join our Sources Home Share team! This individual must be dynamic, flexible and possess strong interpersonal skills.

About Sources

Sources is a community-based non-profit organization that has been providing help, encouragement, and hope for individuals and families in White Rock, Surrey, Delta, Langley, and Prince George for 40 years. We serve 40,000 individuals yearly and that is all owing to our dedicated team. We provide services such as food banks, counselling, employment services, and community living programs. At Sources we value respect and collaboration as we are all striving to promote the same mission—social wellness for our community.

Sources Home Share Program

The Home Share Program provides a residential option to adults with developmental disabilities who are looking for a more natural care environment within the community. Individuals share a home with matched, qualified, and screened caregivers, who provide ongoing support in all aspects of the individual’s life. Our Home Share Coordinators play a vital role in ensuring our clients have a safe, stable and supportive home where they can grow and reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the selection and screening process of applicants to become home share providers.

Manage a caseload of approximately 25 home shares, monitoring for compliance as per COA and CLBC home sharing standards.

Act as a resource to both clients and caregivers and assist with problem solving.

Be familiar and well-rehearsed with positive behavioural support techniques and assist caregivers to put them into practice.

Develop professional relationships in order to work effectively with families, professionals, clients and other members of the community.

Travel to clients home in the community using your personal vehicle.

Keep organized, detailed and confidential records on a database system using clear, professional and subjective language.

Be able to express him/ herself clearly, both orally and in writing, to clients, co-workers, families and other professionals.

Work well both independently and as part of the team.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

A degree or diploma in an area related to supporting people with developmental disabilities (Social Services, Human Services or equivalent)

Ability to act decisively in a crisis situation

Ability to communicate (both orally and written) with clients, parents, staff, management, and other professionals

Strong technical skills: Ability to use Word Processor (Word for Windows, Excel, Sharevision) to record data and produce reports

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